iPhone 15 to a TV or monitor: what works
Yes. Every iPhone 15 model, the Plus, Pro and Pro Max included, sends video over its USB-C port: plug in a USB-C display or a USB-C to HDMI adapter and the TV shows up to 4K HDR. Like every iPhone, it mirrors its screen rather than extending it, except in apps that draw their own picture on the TV. ScreenCommand is one: it puts a desktop browser on the TV and makes the iPhone the trackpad.
Checked against Apple's Tech Specs and support articles · October 2026iPhone 15: what it does with a monitor or TV
| iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A17 Pro |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| USB speed | USB 2 (480Mb/s) | USB 3 (10Gb/s) |
| Best wired output | 4K 60Hz | 4K 60Hz |
| With an HDMI 2.0 adapter | 4K 60Hz | 4K 60Hz |
| With a monitor or TV | Mirrors only | Mirrors only |
| Newest software | iOS 27 | iOS 27 |
| Model numbers | A2846, A2847, A3089, A3090, A3092, A3093, A3094, A3096 | A2848, A2849, A3101, A3102, A3104, A3105, A3106, A3108 |
| ScreenCommand | Cable or AirPlay | Cable or AirPlay |
Apple Tech Specs: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus 1, 2 · iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max 1, 2
What sets the iPhone 15 apart
- The iPhone 15 models were the first iPhones with USB-C. With ScreenCommand, older iPhones on iOS 17 or later work over AirPlay to an Apple TV.
- The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus send video even though their USB-C data runs at USB 2 speed. The 15 Pro and Pro Max have USB 3 (10Gb/s) with a USB 3 cable.
How to connect the iPhone 15 to a monitor or TV
- Cable (recommended): plug a USB-C monitor straight in with a USB-C cable that carries video, or use a USB-C to HDMI adapter for a TV. An HDMI 2.0 adapter gets you the full 4K 60Hz. The picture appears as soon as it's plugged in.
- Wireless: open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring and choose your Apple TV. It works, with slightly more cursor lag than a cable.
Either way, the iPhone 15 mirrors its screen until an app draws its own picture on the TV. Open ScreenCommand and the TV shows a full-screen desktop browser instead, with the iPhone 15 as the trackpad.
What ScreenCommand puts on the TV
- Full screen, no black bars: desktop websites at the display's own resolution, not a copy of a small screen.
- Your device is the trackpad: glide a finger to move the cursor and tap to click, with 8 cursor styles you can see from the couch.
- Typing: click a text field on the TV and the keyboard appears on your iPad or iPhone. A hardware keyboard works too.
- Windows and tabs: up to 4 windows of 12 tabs each, one on the TV or two side by side, with your logins kept.
- $4.99 one-time: no subscription, no account, zero data collection.
Frequently asked questions
Can the iPhone 15 connect to a TV with a cable?
Yes. Every iPhone 15 model, the Plus, Pro and Pro Max included, sends video over its USB-C port: plug in a USB-C display or a USB-C to HDMI adapter and the TV shows up to 4K HDR. Like every iPhone, it mirrors its screen rather than extending it, except in apps that draw their own picture on the TV. ScreenCommand is one: it puts a desktop browser on the TV and makes the iPhone the trackpad.
What adapter does the iPhone 15 need for a TV?
A USB-C to HDMI adapter for a TV, or a USB-C cable that carries video for a USB-C monitor. With an HDMI 2.0 adapter the iPhone 15 outputs up to 4K 60Hz. Nothing needs setting up: the picture appears when you plug it in.
Can the iPhone 15 play Netflix on a TV?
Yes, over a USB-C cable. With the iPhone 15 wired to the TV, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and Peacock play in ScreenCommand. Over AirPlay, copy-protected video goes black, so use a cable for those, or the service's own app on the TV.